Three-month-old baby girl found abandoned in Ada bush

A three-month-old baby girl was discovered abandoned in a bush near Dordoekopey in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region on Monday, August 17, 2026. The infant was found crying and alone by 20-year-old farmer Julius Tottimeh, who was en route to his farm. Mr Tottimeh noticed the baby's cries coming from an area off the main path and followed the sound to locate the infant, who was lying beneath a tree, wrapped in a piece of cloth.

Concerned for the baby's well-being, Mr Tottimeh picked up the young girl and brought her to the Ada East District Hospital for medical evaluation and care. He reported the discovery to the Ada District Police Station around 10:00 a.m. Preliminary records indicate that the baby was discovered at approximately 9:45 a.m., roughly 15 minutes prior to the report being filed.

The reasons behind the baby's abandonment remain unknown. The identity of the individual who left the child at the location and the duration she had been there are still unclear. Police authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify and locate the baby's parents or legal guardians.